Registered Nurse

Job description

To assist the individualized treatment of patients in the facility

Be accountable for the delivery of clinical skills, in a safe and appropriate manner, to the highest quality possible

Ensure the patients legal, privacy and confidentiality rights are known and understood by the client.

Knowledge and skills development is ongoing and up-to-date with current trends.

Quality Assurance

Treaty of the facility

Health and Safety

• Provide effective, safe and timely appropriate care, coordinating clinics and procedures to meet demand.
• Liaise with Clinical Nurse Manager when there are issues that negatively impact on the provision of a timely service.
• Collect and document information systematically and comprehensively, through assessment, interview, observation and other sources of data.
• Findings are documented and reported recognizing the need for immediate and ongoing intervention and incorporated in the clinical record.
• Through observation and assessment, mobilize members of the multi-disciplinary team to meet identified patient needs
• Incorporate the cultural needs of the facility and other appropriate groups when delivering service, seeking out appropriate advice on cultural matters
• Ensure the patient’s legal, privacy and confidentiality rights are known and understood by the patient.
• Care provided is evidence based.
• Appropriately initiate, maintain and terminate therapeutic relationships / partnerships.
• Practice within team settings, accepting responsibility for decisions and activities implemented.
• Procedural requirements are met in accordance with policies and protocols.
• Accidents, incidents, errors / omissions are acknowledged, reported and documented promptly.
• Initiates action to reduce / correct / prevent actual or potential risks to patients and colleagues
• Effective time management, priority setting, coordination and communication skills are practiced.
• Incorporate the cultural needs of the facility and other appropriate groups when delivering nursing care, seeking out appropriate advice on cultural matters.
• Equipment and supplies are used safely and economically.
• Accept referrals and organize the clinic for patients referred to the Medical Procedure clinic according to protocols and standards
• Ensure that all concerns, complaints and issues are brought to the attention of the Clinical Nurse Manager in a timely and effective manner, in accordance with Service policies and procedures.
• Involve the client and AMC / family in the formation of treatment plan and gain informed consent for treatments. Maintain privacy and confidentiality
• Develop and maintain personal professional practice in accordance with professional standards, best practice, legislative requirements, policies and guidelines.
• Ensure designations are up-to-date and reviewed as required by protocols and policies of the Outpatient Department and the facility.
• Adopt a collaborative and inclusive approach with colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Seeks additional knowledge / assistance when presented with unfamiliar situations / patient conditions.
• Provide education, guidance and support to colleagues to practice in the most autonomous and accountable manner given their level of skill and experience thereby acting as a resource to the Outpatient service.
• Participate in the performance management process and will involve the formulation of a personal work development plan, which will be revised annually
• Participates in the quality assurance process which leads to the adoption of improved policies / protocols for the Service.
• Collects and records accurately demographic information at the point of admission discharge and / or transfer.
• Utilize information systems to ensure compliance with Ministry of Health standards
• Feedback is sought and an evaluation of findings utilized to further develop the service.
• Provide monthly statistics as required
• Ensure compliance with designated responsibilities detailed in the facility’s Health and Safety Policy
• Promote an environment of physical, occupational, cultural, ethical and legal safety
• Observe safe work practices, rules and instructions relating to work, and be pro-active in hazard management
• Willingly cooperate in the achievement of all health and safety goals and initiatives by :
• Practicing and observing safe work methods;
• correct use of safety equipment. Reporting unsafe conditions or equipment; and reporting and documenting all accidents or incidents